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Parents, kids & computers

Robin Raskin

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Parents, kids & computers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Activity Guide for Family Fun and Learning

by Robin Raskin

Reading Level 7 12C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The keyboard clacks loudly as a curious kid explores a new game, but suddenly the screen flickers and goes dark. What secret does this computer hold that could change how you learn and play forever?

Themes

Science & NatureEducationTechnology

Quick Assessment

This book offers a practical guide for parents and children on using computers as educational tools. Suitable for ages 9-12, it promotes creative learning through technology with accessible explanations and activities. There is no intense content, making it appropriate for middle-grade readers interested in computers.

Why we rated Parents, kids & computers 12C

Parents, kids & computers is written at a Level 7 reading level across 390 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Parents, kids & computers works for readers up to grade 9.0.

We rate Parents, kids & computers as 12C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Parents, kids & computers explores science & nature, education, and technology — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, education, technology.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

390 pages
ISBN
0679739106
Pages
390
Publisher
Random House Puzzles & Games
Published
1992
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

MicrocomputersComputers and ChildrenCoursewareKinderen